#alicia copeland

[daybreak-and-beyond]

Miriam does what her dreamself promised and takes the gang shopping!

(Clothes from this art meme)

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ALICIA COPELAND - Weird and Unfortunate Things are Happening

PROPAGANDA:

An Aunt who quite literally faces cosmic horrors and kills gods to save their niece (and also just so happens to save the world but who cares). I mainly just want more people to play the game its very good.

[unravelingthread]

so i may have started playing a game and i am ENAMORED with these little dudes

[xtrablak674]

New Vinyl New Artist

It would be a whole-ass lie to say I am some kind of music aficionado, when listening to streaming music I listen to the same five playlist on Spotify. When it comes to my vinyl I spent most of my collection restoring records I had back in the 90s. Then I focused in on certain artist I like, like getting Janet Jackson's entire discography on vinyl.

I am not closed to new music, but am not always exposed to new artist even though I listen to alt.latino on NPR. I am picky about the vocals of my artist, and I really prefer to BUY new music on vinyl. I know a lot of these artist stream their work, but why have a vinyl collection if you're not always adding to it?

Another way I hear new music are artist interviews on NPR, soundtracks from television shows or maybe something played in a podcast. I decided to put together a listicle of five of my favorite vinyl albums of artist I had never heard of and or never heard music from.

Amythyst Kiah - Wary Strange

I don't even know how to pronounce this artist name, but I heard her song "Black Myself" in an artist interview on NPR, and before it was even over I started Googling her artist website.

I am also not really sure how to categorize her maybe alternative folk rock? To be honest I have to be in the mood for this album, its doesn't get played as much of some as some of my other new music, not because I don't like it, but because its hard for me to pair it with other music.

Usually when I am listening to music, I like to think of other albums to play after it, and this is a stand-alone album that its hard for me to pair. I could do some Tracey Chapman or maybe some Lenny Kravitz, but she really has her own sound and she really changes up the tracks on the album.

But as I said in the intro, I love her vocals a little reminiscent of Dionne Farris from Arrested Development fame, she was also a very alternative artist who I find hard to pair with, even though I love her debut album "Wild Seed – Wild Flower".

Conan Grey - Superache

Wow, I couldn't even remember Conan's name as I was typing him into this listicle I was searching for Connor Grey! This aside I was very moved by a track called "Family Line" a song about alcoholism and familial physical abuse/violence, I found this very relatable.

I couldn't tell you what Conan's race was or sexuality, but I could tell you I love his smooth tenor vocals and very personal lyrics about his love life and friendships.

This is an album that has a more upbeat tempo but sometimes very sad subjects. I enjoy singing along with the young Mr. Grey. I can't overstate how when it comes to music, I am really just about the music.

I have a Led Zeppelin album and I couldn't even tell you if that is a single person or multiple people or what any of them look like. I wasn't remotely interested in seeing any of Conan's videos or seeing interviews, I just love this album!

bells atlas - the mystic

This was my first time buying an album from Bandcamp I don't think it gets anymore farm to table than that, meaning I really try to buy albums directly from the artist websites as opposed to other secondary markets like eBay or Best Buy.

I think I heard on NPR that buying music directly from the artist sites puts more of the money in the artist pocket. And I do genuinely want to support the artist, as an artist I understand how its important to get a bigger portion of the pie yourself not getting your monies diluted by agents, managers and in their case record companies.

Now I can't recall if this was the site where they let you choose what you want to pay, but I did have one of these smaller artist have that option and I paid the standard thirty-five bucks which to me is the standard for a single vinyl album.

I clearly recall where I heard a song from this "group" I think, remember I am not studying that kind of details. But Glenn Washington the host of Snap Judgement used the end of one of their episodes to play a track from bells atlas. I used Shazam and Google to quickly find who this frenetic music was from and ordered the album immediately!

I am pretty sure the lead vocalist is a Black woman, what I loved is the music, it wasn't R&B, maybe alternative club rock & roll music? I don't know why we feel the need to label music can't we just enjoy the sounds based on their own merits?

I love the fast-paced high energy music paired with the round and robust vocals, its totally pick-me-up music. I love pairing it with my Eric B & Rakim "Paid In Full" album they both are very upbeat and have lots of beats and rhythms. This is the kind of album I put on when I need to go outside and want to get energized before I leave the house!

José González - Local Valley

Mr. González be all up in my mentions, I love using that term, that isn't quite true but I seem to keep encountering his music on my television shows that it seems like he is following me. I first encountered him on NPR in a music interview, and I loved the soothing quiet tones of his vocals and accompanying music.

Primarily I use José's music to relax, calm down or get ready for bed. He seems to be able to magically take my anxiety and reduce it to a dull-ache and not a explosive-burst.

I heard something else of his recently looked up the album which was from a soundtrack of a 90s film and the album was like fourteen hundred dollars. Now I did sometimes put out a couple of hundred dollars for my Janet albums but I am not paying thousands of dollars for an album that I will only play during certain times. I do have an eBay search looking for a cheaper version.

Mr. González is a mix of two cultures what we used to call a bi-racial child, I think part is Mexican and the other part something Northern European, please fact-check me cause I wasn't studying any of these details. The only other personal information I recall about him was that he was in a group before, because I was looking for another song of his and found it under another name.

Right now he's hanging out in one of my tabs for consideration of me buying another one of his albums. Some artist end up having several albums in my collection sometimes surprising even me. I didn't realize I was such a big Alicia Keys & Lenny Kravitz fan I have about five albums from each of them.

Willow Smith - Empathogen

Okay okay okay, yes I know the fame of young Ms. Smith's family hardly makes her an unknown factor and I am not even gonna fix my face to lie that "Whip My Hair" wasn't a bop that was on high rotation in my home. But none of that was driven by her, her family wanted another pop-star and were seeking to create one. She clearly rebelled cutting off all of her hair showing that this isn't who she is.

I also watched this young woman who could easily be my niece hold her own with her very beautiful and formidable grandmother and moms Mrs. Jada Pinkett-Smitth at the red table. So I clearly know who she is, but I don't or didn't know who she was as an artist and this album gave me the opportunity to get into her head a bit more.

Full disclosure I am not one of those people who study lyrics or muddle over musical bars trying to find hidden meaning in the music. Half the time I don't even really understand what folks are saying, music is something that fills the background in my studio apartment. I am usually either writing, reading or doing something else around the house when I feel the need to bump some tunes. Unlike everything else on this list YouTube served up one of her videos to me, don't ask me which one, all I remember is she was laying down for the entire thing and it was shot from above.

YouTube knows my heart and knows I love Black artist and they didn't get it wrong sending me the young Ms. Smith. After the video ended I was already on her artist site looking for her new album.

It was on pre-order and after the Aaliyah experience I wasn't doing any more pre-orders, but the release date was only a little over a week away so I would just wait till May to cop it. There were a few technical bumps with the site, but then I finally got my copy and it was love at first listen.

Frankly not one album on this list I hated, I do have an album from a trans artist Beverly Glenn-Copeland called "Transmissions: The Music of Beverly Glenn-Copeland" where I wasn't crazy about two tracks, the opening one which has an operatic beginning and this other at the end of the first side that has this call and response.

Mx. Glenn-Copeland's speaking voice isn't my favorite thing, so the call and response is a bit grating to me. Otherwise I LOVE the album. I love their vocals and song choice, I love where they sing in their voice. I am thinking I should maybe attempt to look at Ms. Smith's lyrics and see what else she's trying to express, but I am NOT-THAT-PERSON, I'm the one who gets an album and only listens to the album, doesn't read liner notes, doesn't even open any included booklets with the album.

Ms. Knowles-Carter's Renaissance album came with I think two books which haven't as much as been cracked. I am one of those odd folks who just want to hear the music. I have now reserved my loud-time for Friday nights and Ms. Smith will be bumping Ms. Knowles-Carter out of her spot as my Friday night dance party album. But Beyince Act II will pair quite well with Empathogens's kinectic youthful and fun energies!

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[cigaretteslutz]

cigaretteslutz' masterlists

hi hi hello! this is my collection of writing organized into one spot so that you don't have to search around for my works! under this you will find my rules for requests, and the different things you can request. (im not the best at this so pls be nice)

rules;

things i will NOT write: pee/scat/puke, abortion/forced abortion/miscarriages, things with no consent, addiction, actual wrestlers fucking each other (unless its a 3some with the reader but other then that no), things featuring age play/little space, incest/step-cest. if you request any of these you're blocked.

if you make a request and want a wrestler to have a child, please give their name and age because im not using anybody's REAL child in a fanfic thats just...😭

things i WILL write: marriage/divorce, pregnancy, violence, mommy/daddy kinks, praise/degradation kinks, rough sex (??), more to come as i write

please dont translate or steal my work! i work hard on these and if i want my work to be translated, i will ask someone, but as of right now no.

who i write for/request inspo;

wwe: austin theory brie bella cm punk cody rhodes cora jade damien priest dominik mysterio drew mcintyre finn balor grayson waller jade cargill john cena la knight liv morgan logan paul maryse miz nikki bella randy orton rhea ripley ridge holland roman reigns seth rollins aew: alicia atout (my friend held a gun to my head and forced me to add her. you know who you are) adam cole adam copeland adam page bryan danielson buddy matthews claudio castagnoli darby allin hook jay white kenny omega kyle o'reilly mjf orange cassidy sammy guevara saraya tay melo wardlow

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Hi! Could you help me find a fc that is mid twenties-early thirties, brown or black hair, female or AFAB, that could be a ballerina? Meaning either is one or has the resources to portray one? The character is Irish, but the fc doesn't necessarily have to be! Thanks so much for your time, and for all you do here!

Nelly Karim (1974) Egyptian / Russian - is a ballerina and actress!

Sutton Foster (1975) - is a dancer and actress, role in Bunheads!

Aesha Ash (1977) African-American - is a ballerina!

Svetlana Zakharova (1979) - is a ballerina!

Jenna Dewan (1980) Lebanese, Polish / German, English - is a dancer and actress, ballerina role in Step Up!

Ji-Hyo Song (1981) Korean - a ballerina in Princess Hours!

Summer Glau (1981) - is a ballerina and actress!

Misty Copeland (1982) African-American, German / African-American, Italian - is a ballerina and actress, had a role in A Ballerina’s Tale!

Marianela Núñez (1982) Argentine - is a ballerina!.

Alessandra Mastronardi (1986) - Carla.

Sonoya Mizuno (1986) Japanese / English, Argentinian - is a ballerina and actress, a role in High Strung!

Sofya Skya (1987) - is a ballerina and actress!

Tiler Peck (1989) - is a ballerina!

Autumn S. Klein (1989) - is a ballerina!

Francesca Hayward (1992) Kenyan / English - is a ballerina and actress!

Lyna Khoudri (1992) Algerian - is a ballerina and actress, role in Houria!

Anastasia Shevtsova (1995) - is a ballerina and actress, Polina!

Michaela DePrince (1995) Sierra Leonean - is a ballerina!

Kristine Froseth (1995) - Birds of Paradise.

Zaria Simone (1996) African-American - Pretty Little Liars.

Alicia Mae Holloway (1996) African-American, Cherokee - is a ballerina!

Maimun Puteh (1996) Malaysian - Hijabsta Ballet, her character is hijabi, I know you mention hair colour but I had to mention her!

Diana Silvers (1997) Ashkenazi Jewish / Swiss - Birds of Paradise.

Miko Fogarty (1997) Japanese / English - is a ballerina!

Lizzy Howell (2001) - has pseudotumor cerebri and is a ballerina!

Stephanie Kurlow (2001) - is a ballerina and also again also hijabi, I know you mention hair colour but I had to mention her!

Colleen Werner (?) - is a ballerina!

Natalie Burn (?) - is a ballerina and actress!

Sarah Murphy-Dyson (?) is a ballerina and actress!

and then for those looking for trans suggestions!

Jin Xing (1967) Chinese - is a ballerina!

Here you go!

[cookinguptales]

May I recommend the horror indie JRPG Weird and Unfortunate Things are Happening?

It's an RPGMaker game about a psychic lady named Alicia Copeland, who comes rushing to the rescue when she receives a psychic distress signal from her niece, Dottie. Unfortunately, Dottie's hometown seems to have disappeared, and what's more, nobody but Alicia remembers that it existed in the first place!

Heavily inspired by Earthbound, you get to meet really cool and unique characters and places, alongside cool mechanics.

All the main characters except Dottie are adults! The game is free on Steam and itch.io

Huhhh, this one sounds really interesting! I'll give it a try.

(I........ am sometimes really bad at video games, I'm not going to lie to you, but I'll do my best. lmao)

[conquesthq]

fc ideas for house greyjoy?

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Laura Searles-Mohale is an Artist Developer, Audio Engineer, A&R, Producer, and Editorial Manager. 

She manages Mejiwahn, Dewey.Nothing, amr*, and Ade Kassim. She works as an assistant audio engineer at The Bunker Studios and Astral Sound in Brooklyn, as well as lead audio engineer for live sound at Ambient Church and Performance Space New York in the Lower East Side of NYC. She is also a production associate to Diane Martel and booking agent.

Last year she finished a tour with Alicia Keys as Assistant Director to Diane Martel, contributing to visual content and direction and assisting Anna Trevelyan in styling the tour. Before that, she was positioned as Editorial Director at Marine Snow, A&R at Oda, and live booking agent at FORT Agency. 

She earned a B.A. from Occidental College in Media, Arts, & Culture/Musicology in 2019, and has been working professionally and independently in music and arts since 2015.

Laura has worked with Suzanne Ciani, Terry Riley, Moor Mother, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Richard Kennedy, Norman Whiteside, YoshimiO, DJ Python, Deradoorian, Angel Bat Dawid, Standing on the Corner, KeiyaA, Pastor TL Barrett, Don Bryant, Ann Peebles, Polo G, Doja Cat, EarthGang, Matt Ox, Da Baby, Stunna 4L, Tony Shhnow, Swami Sound, Laraaji, Quiet Luke, Elujay, and others.

[daybreak-and-beyond]

I'm back with more text post memes, this time with actual backgrounds. (Previous - Part 4 - Next)

And bonus Lamar:

[every-character-ever-poll]

WEEK THREE LINEUP

Well! That was fun, wasn't it? I've changed the formatting of the polls, as well as closed down the submissions form (for now). This week will also have 100 polls, the first 14 of which will be posted tomorrow (Sunday the 30th). And.... I think those are the only important things to mention! So without further ado, here is this week's lineup.

Buneary - Pokémon

Anita - West Side Story

Beverly Marsh - IT

Monoma Neito - My Hero Academia

Sister Carpenter - The Silt Verses

Ekko - Arcane

Veronica Sawyer - Heathers (the film)

Bakugo Katsuki - My Hero Academia

Betty Boop - 1920-40s cartoons

Flowey the Flower - Undertale

Akito Shinonome - Project Sekai: Colorful Stage!

Lady - Devil May Cry

Diamond Heart - Magical Warrior Diamond Heart

Emma - Emma

Aion - Show by Rock

Hibana - Fire Force

Klunk - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Kosmo (Space Wolf) - Voltron: Legendary Defender

Evelyn Hugo - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Antigone Funn - Wooden Overcoats

Oswald Cobblepot - Gotham

Emu Otori - Project Sekai: Colorful Stage!

Toon Patrol - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Felix - Golden Sun

Urotsuki - Yume 2kki

Kano - Kagerou Project

Ayano Tateyama - Kagerou Project

Fin Fin - Fin Fin on Teo the Magic Planet

Gladion - Pokémon Sun and Moon

Dmitri - Fire Emblem 3 Houses

Hippeaux - Animal Crossing

Raymond - Animal Crossing

Crewmate - Among Us

Sara Chidouin - Your Turn To Die

Zhongli - Genshin Impact

Firestar - Warrior Cats

Dovewing - Warrior Cats

Flourette - Answered Prayers

Eleanor Forte - SynthV

Cisqua - Elemental Gelade

Renarin Kholin - The Stormlight Archive

Roy Mustang - Fullmetal Alchemist

Alex Chen - Life is Strange: True Colors

Steffi Frohlich - Kiwi Blitz

Belos/Phillip Wittebane - The Owl House

Dr. Coomer - Half-Life VR but the AI is Self Aware

Olivia - Paper Mario: The Origami King

The Riddler - Batman: the Animated Series

Togata Mirio/Lemillion - My Hero Academia

Mustache Girl - A Hat in Time

Maika Halfwolf - Monstress Comic

Ren Mormorian - Monstress Comic

Shokry - Shubeik Lubeik

Hagga/Teeta Shawqia - Shubeik Lubeik

Wikipe-tan - Wikipedia

Ymir - Attack on Titan

Alicia Copeland - Wierd And Unfortunate Things Are Happening

Wen Kexing - Word of Honor

Garalia Nyamhee - Aura Battler Dunbine

Xena - Xena: Warrior Princess

Nuriko - Fushigi Yuugi

Neko Musume - Gegege no Kitaro

Tillman Henderson - Blaseball

Dr Boris Habit - Smile For Me

Mallow - Super Mario RPG

Vriska Serket - Homestuck

Lussa - The Undrowned Child

Mary - BBC Ghosts

Bagpuss - Bagpuss

Tara Mclay - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Worm - Labyrinth

Lydia Deetz - Beetlejuice

Wander - Wander Over Yonder

Noelle - Deltarune

Momotaros - Kamen Rider Den-O

Scorpion King - Word of Honor

Por - My School President

The Eleventh Doctor - Doctor Who

Dr. Doofenshmirtz - Phineas and Ferb

Perry the Platypus - Phineas and Ferb

Agent P - Phineas and Ferb

Alexa - Xenoblade Chronicles X

Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (Survivor timeline)

Faith Connors - Mirror's edge

Furuta Nimura/Kichimura Washuu/Souta - Tokyo Ghoul: re

John Egbert - Homestuck

Rose Red - Ghost Quartet

Bruce J. Speed - Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari

Elma - Xenoblade Chronicles x

Adam - Lobotomy Corporation

Ianite - Mianite

Five Hargreeves - The Umbrella Academy

Willow Park - The Owl House

Black Hat - Villainous

Katalina Alize - Granblue Fantasy

Naomi Armitage - Armitage the Third

Kanade Yoisaki - Project Sekai

Sei Iori - Gundam Build Fighters

Goro Majima - Yakuza/Like A Dragon

Albert Wesker - Resident Evil

Blacknose - Pinepaw and the Forgotten World

Please remember that, based on the results of the poll I put up earlier, Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter may be included. Her spot would be near the very end, on the last day. As I always tag polls with both the character and the media they are from, if she does get in but you would not like to see the poll, the tags will be blockable.

No matter the outcome, please be courteous as possible to one another, and if that is not possible, then please just block and move on.

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Don't Think, Dear: A Book About Ballet, Reflection, and Resilience Are you a fan of ballet? Do you want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a ballet school? Then, this book is for you! Alice Robb takes her readers on a journey through the most elite ballet school in the United States: the School of American Ballet. In Don't Think, Dear, Robb shares her own experience as a former student of the School of American Ballet. She dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer but, at the age of fifteen, she realized that she would never meet the impossibly high standards of the hyper-competitive ballet world. However, years later, Robb realized that the lessons she absorbed as a young dancer had served her well in the wider world. The traits that ballet takes to an extreme, such as stoicism, silence, and submission, are valued in girls and women everywhere. At the heart of Robb's book are the stories of her former classmates. Each of them faced different challenges and obstacles along the way. Emily, for example, had to deal with the pressure to have a specific body type. Meiying was thrilled to be the star of the Nutcracker but dismayed by the stereotypical portrayal of Asians onstage. Lily won the apprenticeship they had all been chasing, only to dance on a broken foot. Through her classmates' experiences, Robb explores the heartbreak and resilience of aspiring dancers. She also weaves in the myths of famous ballet personalities, both past and present. Readers will learn about Misty Copeland, who rose from poverty to become an icon of American ballet, and Alicia Alonso, who danced despite her blindness. Don't Think, Dear is a profound, nuanced, and passionately researched book. Through her exploration of ballet's role in the modern world, Robb grapples with the contradictions and challenges of being a woman today. She also shares how her adolescent years as a dancer informed her life for years to come. The book is easy to read and engaging from start to finish. Robb's writing style is descriptive and honest, and her storytelling is compelling. Whether you're a ballet enthusiast or not, Don't Think, Dear is a book that will keep you entertained and make you reflect on your own life experiences. In conclusion, Don't Think, Dear is a must-read book for anyone who wants to know more about the world of ballet and the challenges faced by aspiring dancers. Through her personal experience and the stories of her former classmates, Robb provides insight into the resilience and perseverance required to pursue a career in ballet. So, pick up a copy and get ready for a journey full of heartbreak, resilience, and reflection. "Don't wait any longer! Treat yourself to a copy of this delightful book or get a FREE 30-day trial of Audible now and indulge in the joy of listening stories. Get your hands on this masterpiece and let the adventure begin." Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details)

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alicia I drew for an rpgmaker fans art collab in october(?) that  I forgot to post

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NAACP IMAGE AWARD Winners Announced on BET and CBS

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Rev. D. James Lawson, Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Issa Rae and More Honored at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards

       Jazmine Sullivan performs during the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. NAACP via Getty.

     By Naomi Richard

The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of Black Excellence during its 52nd NAACP Image Awards held as a special LIVE televised broadcast on BET and, for the first time, CBS. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the NAACP and saluting its work.

 Winners of the night included D-NICE (Entertainer of the Year), Viola Davis (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series - “How To Get Away With Murder” and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture- “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom”), Regé-Jean Page (Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series  –“Bridgerton”), Issa Rae (Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – “Insecure”), Stacey Abrams (Social Justice Impact) and “Bad Boys For Life” starring  Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (Outstanding Motion Picture).

 The late Chadwick Boseman won the award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – “Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.” Chadwick’s wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, accepted the award in his honor, encouraging fans to be proactive about their health and visit StandUpToCancer.org for more information about detecting the signs of colon cancer. Boseman also garnered a lead actor Oscar nomination for his incredible role in this Netflix feature, his final film performance.

 Jamie Foxx, and Marsai Martin picked up awards, along with shows like “Verzuz” created by producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz; and Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk.”

    2021 NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame Inductee Eddie Murphy. NAACP via Getty.

      During the ceremony, legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy was inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. The Hall of Fame Award was presented by Eddie Murphy’s collaborator and long-time friend, Arsenio Hall.

   NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented NBA superstar, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, LeBron James, with the President’s Award, which was bestowed in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service.    

                 Civil Rights Icon, the Rev. D. James Lawson, was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award. NAACP via Getty.

           Civil Rights Movement Icon, the Rev. D. James Lawson, was recognized with the NAACP Chairman’s Award during the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he recalled a time in High School in 1944, where he went door-to-door soliciting memberships for his local NAACP chapter in Ohio.

      Image Award Outstanding Female Artist nominee Jazmine Sullivan, kicked-off the music portion with an electrifying performance of “Pick Up Your Feelings” from her latest album Heaux Tales. Additionally, Grammy Award-winning singer Maxwell took to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut album Urban Hang Suite, performing “Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder).”

     Beyoncé won the most music awards, taking home non-televised achievements including Outstanding Female Artist for ‘Black Parade’ and Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album for 'Brown Skin Girl;' and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) and Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song with Megan Thee Stallion for their remix of the rapper's mega-hit 'Savage.'

      Former First Lady Michelle Obama presented the first Social Justice Impact Award to Stacey Abrams for turning Georgia into a swing state. NAACP via Getty.

      Additional guest appearances included Alicia Keys, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Misty Copeland, Regina King, Samuel L. Jackson, the cast of Tyler Perry's Sistas, Swizz Beatz, and Tracy Morgan. MC Lyte served as the night’s Voice Over announcer.

   Sunday’s LIVE show followed the week-long NAACP Image Awards Virtual Experience, which invited fans to join the celebration of Black Excellence--including the non-televised awards programs, virtual red carpet, and a curated conversation series. The Virtual Experience additionally played host to the night’s post-show virtual afterparty which featured classic cuts by DJ Questlove, current cuts by DJ Kiss, and a Jazz Lounge performance by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.

     To relive moments from the Image Award’s Virtual Experience’s NAACP Theatre and for a complete list of 2021 NAACP Image Award Winners visit https://naacpimageawards.net.

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12/30/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Misty Copland and Ailey Company Perform In Tribute To Carmen De Lavallade

Misty Copeland, Robert Fairchild and members of the Ailey Company performed in honor of Carmen de Lavallade during the Kennedy Center Honors.  (more…)